The Minister for Justice says recruitment in the Gardai will re-start before the end of the year.

Dermot Ahern made the comments following a meeting with the Garda Commissioner at a passing out parade for new recruits in Templemore this morning.

Meanwhile, it’s been confirmed that the GRA leadership is being called to a meeting with Commissioner Fachtna Murphy tomorrow – to discuss their criticism of the government during their annual conference in Limerick earlier this week.